Lear Corporation Names Wendy L. Foss Assistant Corporate Controller

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 9 -- Lear Corporation today announced the appointment of Wendy L. Foss to Assistant Corporate Controller, effective immediately.

In her new role, Foss is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting and financial systems of the company. Foss will report to Lear Vice President and Corporate Controller, William C. Dircks, and be located at the company's corporate headquarters in Southfield, Mich.

"We are very fortunate to have someone with Wendy's strong accounting background, experience in financial controls and industry knowledge on the leadership team of our finance organization," said Dircks. "She has been a tremendous asset in helping Lear elevate our financial reporting systems and internal controls to world-class standards, and her promotion is well deserved."

Foss joined Lear as Accounting Director in May 1999 as part of Lear's acquisition of United Technologies Automotive (UTA). In addition to her responsibilities related to the global accounting, financial reporting and internal control activities of Lear, Foss also managed the post-acquisition integration of accounting functions related to the purchase of UTA. Since 1999, Foss has held several operational financial management positions at Lear and most recently was Director, Corporate Finance. Prior to joining Lear, Foss held financial management positions at UTA and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Foss earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Science degree in Finance from Walsh College. A Certified Public Accountant, Foss sits on the Finance Committee for the Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and is a member of the Women's Economic Club.

Lear Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Southfield, Mich., USA, focuses on integrating complete automotive interiors, including seat systems, interior trim and electrical systems. With annual net sales of $14.4 billion in 2002, Lear is the world's largest automotive interior systems supplier. The company's world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by 115,000 employees in more than 280 facilities located in 33 countries. Additional information about Lear and its products is available on the Internet at www.lear.com .